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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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